Rule published on Sept. 12 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a six page rule on Sept. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revised Designation of Critical Habitat for the Contiguous United States Distinct Population Segment of the Canada Lynx and Revised Distinct Population Segment Boundary.

The Department oversees more than 500 million acres of land. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lowering taxes and boosting federal efficiency, said the department has contributed to a growing water crisis and holds many lands which could be better managed.

Notices are required documents detailing rules and regulations being proposed by each federal department. This allows the public to see what issues legislators and federal departments are focusing on.

Any person or organization can comment on the proposed rules. Departments and agencies must then address “significant issues raised in comments and discuss any changes made,” the Federal Register says.

Notices published by the Interior Department on Sept. 12

Title
Financial Assistance: Wildlife Restoration, Sport Fish Restoration, Hunter Education and Safety; Correction
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for Georgia Rockcress
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Threatened Status for Arabis georgiana (Georgia rockcress)
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revised Designation of Critical Habitat for the Contiguous United States Distinct Population Segment of the Canada Lynx and Revised Distinct Population Segment Boundary
Endangered Species; Issuance of Permits
Endangered Species; Marine Mammals; Issuance of Permits
Endangered Species; Recovery Permit Applications
Proposed Information Collection; North American Woodcock Singing Ground Survey
Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments
Endangered Species; Receipt of Applications for Permit